Married Couple, different last names - list in alphabetical order of last name
Outer Envelope:Mrs. Jennifer Roland
Mr. Kyle Shoney
Inner Envelopes: Mrs. Roland
Mr. Shoney
Married Couple, family invited
Outer Envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Grant
Inner Envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Grant
Grace, David and William (eldest to youngest)
*Children over 18 should receive their own invitation - strict etiquette calls for children over 16 to receive their own.
Married Doctors, same last name *
Outer Envelope:Doctors Paul and Michelle Robertson
Inner Envelope: The Doctors Robertson
Married Couple, Male is a Doctor, Female is not *
Outer Envelope: Dr. and Mrs. Luke Simmers
Inner Envelope: Dr. and Mrs. Simmers
Married Couple, Female is a Doctor, Male is not *
Outer Envelope:Doctor Ellen Giles
Mr. Timothy Giles
Inner Envelope: Doctor Giles
Mr. Giles
*For Medical Doctors use "Doctor"
For PhD use "Dr."
Online Ordering VS Personal Consultations: Should I order my invitations online?
Q. There are so many places online to order invitations, but it seems confusing and you can't really 'see' the invitation clearly. I noticed that you have a link to view invitations, but I'm not able to order them online. Is there a reason why you don't offer online ordering?
A. That is a great question...one that we are asked on a regular basis. Even though we could improve sales by offering online ordering, we choose not to. There are many reasons why. First, we firmly believe that you should actually see the invitation in person. This is vitally important because you need to make sure it is exactly the invitation you want. Second, even if you are able to view invitations online, you should feel the invitation. The paper quality and texture varies from invitation to invitation. Finally, your invitation is going to be with you for a very long time....it will be among your most precious keepsakes, in your photo album and in your memories. You want to make sure of what you are purchasing.
When you book a free consultation with us, you will receive FREE one-on-one personal attention. We are skilled in wedding etiquette and are focused on providing excellent customer care. We will do all of the paper work for you so that you don't have to 'figure out' how to order your wedding stationery. Let us do the work and make your invitation purchase a relaxing and exciting experience!
Invitations: When Should I Send My Wedding Invitations?
Q. When should I send my invitations? What date should I ask my guests to respond by on the RSVP card?
A.Ideally, invitations should go out eight weeks before the wedding -- this gives your guests enough time to clear their schedules for your wedding date. Sending your invitations eight weeks before the wedding also allows you to make the RSVP date earlier (about three weeks before the wedding) so you can get a final head count and start making a seating chart (if you'll have one) before the week-before-the-wedding crunch begins.
At the very latest, you should send invitations six weeks before your wedding and you should receive responses two weeks before the big day.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please email us with your question.
We will post new questions and answers as they are requested.
Addressing Invitations: How do I address the inner and outer envelopes?
Q. I need help addressing my invitations. I don't know what to put on the inner and outer envelopes. I need HELP!
A.Not to worry. Keep a sample inner envelope and sample outer envelope close by so that you can be reminded of how to address the envelopes. Once you do a few you will get a system down. Feel free to print this page as a reference. Emailus if you have more addressing questions.
Use full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate. (Except for Mr., Mrs., Ms., Jr.)
Example: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith
Do not use symbols. Spell out the word “and.”
Do not use initials. Spell out names.
Do not write “and family” if children are to be included in the invitation. (See “Inner Envelopes.”)
Use figures only when writing house numbers and zip codes.
Example: 215 North Fifth Street
Write out the words “Street,” “Boulevard,” “Avenue,” etc.
Do not abbreviate city or state names.
Example: Las Vegas, Nevada
Inner Envelopes
Exclude the first names of the recipients.
Example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Write the first names of children to be invited below the parents’ names
in the order of age.
Example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Jake, Christine and Kylie
Children over the age of 18 should receive their own invitation. Strict etiquette calls for children over 16 to receive their own.
Omit children’s names if you are planning an adults-only celebration.
If an invitation to a single guest extends to an unknown escort, address the inner envelope with your friend’s name followed by “and Guest”
Example: Ms. Layton and Guest
Do not use recipient’s address on the inner envelope.
Save-the-Date Cards: When Should I Send Save-the-Date Cards?
Q. I am inviting 150 guests to my wedding. Most of them are local, but about 20% are from out of town. Should I send Save-the-Date cards to all of my guests or just the out-of-towners?
A. Definitely send your out-of-town guests Save-the-Date cards. They should be sent 4 - 6 months before the wedding. This will allow your guests ample time to make travel arrangements. There's no reason to send Save-the-Date cards to in-town guests, unless you see it is needed. For example, if you know of in-town guests who travel often or if their schedules are very hectic, then you may want to send them Save-the-Date cards as well.
Quantities: What is the smallest quantity I can order? What is the largest amount I can order?
Q. I am having a very small wedding. What is the smallest amount of invitations I can order?
A.Wedding Invitations come in increments of 25. Other invitations are available in amounts as small as 10.
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Q. Believe it or not, I need 1000 invitations. Is it possible to order that many and do you give large order discounts?
A.You may order as many invitations as you need. We absolutely give large order discounts. In fact, just recently one of our customers saved over $500 with an order of 1000 invitations!
Vegas Theme Invitations: Do you have any Vegas style wedding invitations?
Q. We are having a fun wedding in Vegas and would love that theme to show in our wedding invitations. Do you have a selection of Vegas theme invitations?
A.We sure do! We have been getting tons of requests for this type of wedding invitation and have acted on those requests! We also have Vegas theme all occasion invitations as well. Click here to view a few of our samples: Vegas Invitations
Discounts & Savings: How much will I save on my invitations?
Q. My fiance and I are paying for our wedding and trying to save money. Could you give me an amount I should expect to spend if I purchase my invitations from you? How much would I be saving?
A.Studio Invitations & More's owner, Melody, is focused on providing exquisite fine stationery at very affordable prices. She was married in 1996 on a very tight budget and loves to help others who may be on a budget as well. (Click here to read more about the owner: Meet the Owner) We offer the same high quality products offered in Bridal Stores and Gift Stores, but without the high price. We always offer special discounts for special occasions! (and every occasion is special to us!)
Because invitations vary from piece to piece, it is difficult to give an exact amount you will be spending and saving. On average, our customers save $75-$100 on their wedding invitation orders! (Click here to view some of our customer's savings Savings) Our suggestion is to visit us so that we may provide you with written quotes. We will be more than happy to sit down with you to go over your budget and then assist you in selecting the perfect invitation for your style, theme and budget.
You may view some of our customer's savings by clicking here: Savings
Q. How long does it take to get the invitations in? Many places are telling me 3-4 weeks.
A. Our turnaround time is FAST!!! Our invitations take 7–10 business days to get in. Some of our more ‘custom’ invitations and photo invitations do take a little longer.
Q. I do NOT want to address all of my envelopes. Do you offer envelope addressing services?
A. We sure do! We offer envelope addressing to 80% of our invitations. You will be able to easily enter your addresses into a database which will give you a code when you are done. You give us that code then we place your invitation order. You will receive your invitations AND addressed inner and outer envelopes! All you have to do is stuff the envelopes and mail them! Click here to see our special on Envelope Addressing! Our prices are untouchable!!!
How do I respond to guests who show up that didn't RSVP?
Q. What is the proper way to handle a possible situation such as this...
No RSVP has been received. The confirmed guests have been designated a seat
at a particular table and meals have been ordered from the caterer for them.
The individuals who did NOT RSVP appear at the door. There is no
provision for them to be seated and no meal ordered for them.
How do we politely say "Sorry", but we cannot invite you in?
A. The best way to handle this situation is to contact all of your guests that did not RSVP before the wedding. When contacted, a suggestion of what to say is, "Hi ______, we are putting together our headcount for the reception and were hoping you could make it. We just need to double check with you because we haven't received a respond yet."
If you are unable to receive feedback from your guest, it would be fine to leave a message on their voicemail stating that because you haven't heard back from them you are assuming they are unable to attend and you will not be reserving a seat for them.
Also, most reception halls will be prepared to serve a few more guests than accounted for just in case some still show up that didn't respond. Double check with your caterer that this will be done.
Q. I am trying to come up with what to put on my invitation, but I am not sure where to start. Can you help me???
A. Don't worry, we will help you with all of the wording for your invitations, respond cards, reception cards, information cards, etc. If you would like to get started on some ideas, feel free to go to VerseIt.com and click on "Verse It". This will help you form an idea of what type of style you are interested in. If you would rather just leave all the wording to us, that is fine. When you book an appointment, we will give you tons of options. We are skilled in etiquette for invitations of all kinds...from birth announcements to weddings!
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